Wyoming State Museum Celebrates Wild West Legends with “Tall Tales” Family Day

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Contact: Melisa McChesney, 307-630-2573; melisa.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — February 14, 2025 — Join the Wyoming State Museum on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for "Tall Tales," a Family Day event celebrating the exaggerated and fantastic stories of the Wild West. With larger-than-life characters like Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox and stories that often emphasize the wild and untamed nature of the frontier, these tales shaped the American perception of the West.

This event will cover all sorts of local legends while also encouraging kids to learn about the art of storytelling. Children and adults will love making up stories inspired by museum artifacts, crafting a paper chain snake, and listening to our Curator of Education's enthusiastic story times. Participants will also meet a mountain man reenactor and test their shooting skills to see if they are as impressive as Annie Oakley.

Wyoming State Museum Family Days are free for all ages and bring attendees closer to the Museum's diverse collections. Families can find the registration link at bit.ly/WSMfamilydays or register by phone at 307-630-2573. Every family that registers for and attends the event will be entered into a raffle to win a Texas Roadhouse Family Pack Dinner valued at $49.99.

Fans can follow the Museum's Facebook and Instagram accounts at @wyomingstatemuseum to stay informed about upcoming Family Days, exhibits, and special events.

The Wyoming State Museum is located in the Barrett Building, 2301 Central Ave., Cheyenne. Learn more about the Museum at wyomuseum.wyo.gov.

Figure 1: A "Tall Tales" attendee smiles atop the museum’s trusty wooden horse, Rusty. Figure 2: A "Tall Tales" event graphic. Figure 3: Kids at "Tall Tales," 2021, eagerly listen as Curator of Education Jeremy tells stories from the Wild West.

Contact: Melisa McChesney, 307-630-2573; melisa.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.